Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 1 Storm with 80 mph Winds

Aug 5, 2024, 11:26 AM

Hurricane Debby made landfall as a Category 1 storm near Steinhatchee, Florida, in the Big Bend area on Monday morning. The storm, which hit around 7 a.m., brought maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h), according to data from the Hurricane Hunters. The National Hurricane Center warned of a 'life-threatening' storm surge, heavy rain, and damaging winds. Major flooding is expected in the affected areas.